about westside fun
Westside FUN Day Camp has proudly been in operation for over 18 years. Community, connection and creativity are the pillars upon which the camp was built and currently operates. The camp is headed by Garry Kollins - a teacher, coach, certified First Aid/CPR practitioner and Director of Student Life at the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) in downtown Toronto. For the past 20 years, Garry has coached at the high school, middle school and club level. What's more, his involvement in athletics and summer camps - as competitor, instructor and counselor - spans over 30 years. Garry lives in the High Park area with his wife Anisa, Leadership and Gifted Co-ordinator at Western Technical and Commercial School, and their two children, Maliha and Rafi.
The Team:
Owner / Operators – Garry Kollins and Anisa Khan
General Managers - Kelly Currie and Ryan Wakelin
Administrative Director – Mai Ngo-Wakelin
We look forward to sharing more about our 2025 summer staff team soon!
Owner / Operators – Garry Kollins and Anisa Khan
General Managers - Kelly Currie and Ryan Wakelin
Administrative Director – Mai Ngo-Wakelin
We look forward to sharing more about our 2025 summer staff team soon!
“NOTE – WESTSIDE FUN DAY CAMP IS A NUT FREE ENVIRONMENT.
ALL CAMPERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND SNACKS. THESE MUST BE NUT FREE.
"WESTSIDE FUN DAY CAMP IS A SAFE, CARING, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Careful consideration has been taken to ensure that all campers feel respected and included.
To help support this environment:
- A private change room & bathroom is available for campers and staff,
- All staff are provided training that includes equity, diversity and inclusion education.
- Curriculum and programming is developed from a variety of sources and lenses.
WHAT CAMPERS WILL NEED
● Nut free lunch and snacks (AM & PM)
● Sunscreen
● Bathing suit (or clothing that can get wet) and towel
● Backpack
● Water bottle (please ensure camper’s name is on the bottle)
● Running shoes (no Crocs, cleats, or sandals permitted)
● Sport Items, Craft Items, Misc. Hobbies *** Optional but recommended***
All personal electronic equipment is not permitted at camp.
Campers must leave these items at home!
Westside FUN will not be held responsible for lost items.
WHAT CAMPERS SHOULD WEAR:
A TYPICAL DAY AT WESTSIDEFUN
9:00 am Attendance & Announcements
9:00 Art Class (with Certified (OCT) Art Teacher)
9:45 Gym Class ((with Certified (OCT) HPE Teacher)
10:30 Snack
10:45 Music Class (with Certified (OCT) Music Teacher)
11:15 Free Play (playground, reading, gym, etc.)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Field Games (soccer, flag rugby, ultimate Frisbee, etc.)
1:45 Drama Games or Arts
2:30 Snack
2:45 Water Play
3:30 Lost and Found, Announcements, Reminders
3:45 Playground Play and Pick Up
END OF WEEK PERFORMANCE
There will be a musical performance each Friday at 11:15am for parents and guests.
HIGH PARK DAYS
Campers in Grade 4 and up will have a chance to spend a day at High Park. Here they will take place in Outdoor Educational Activities and swim at High Park Pool. They will travel by TTC to High park and back with their counselors and head staff member.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email [email protected] with any inquiry or to set up an appointment by
phone.
ALL CAMPERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND SNACKS. THESE MUST BE NUT FREE.
"WESTSIDE FUN DAY CAMP IS A SAFE, CARING, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Careful consideration has been taken to ensure that all campers feel respected and included.
To help support this environment:
- A private change room & bathroom is available for campers and staff,
- All staff are provided training that includes equity, diversity and inclusion education.
- Curriculum and programming is developed from a variety of sources and lenses.
WHAT CAMPERS WILL NEED
● Nut free lunch and snacks (AM & PM)
● Sunscreen
● Bathing suit (or clothing that can get wet) and towel
● Backpack
● Water bottle (please ensure camper’s name is on the bottle)
● Running shoes (no Crocs, cleats, or sandals permitted)
● Sport Items, Craft Items, Misc. Hobbies *** Optional but recommended***
All personal electronic equipment is not permitted at camp.
Campers must leave these items at home!
Westside FUN will not be held responsible for lost items.
WHAT CAMPERS SHOULD WEAR:
- Camp T-Shirt (1 given out per camper on first day of program)
- Shorts
- Sun Hat
- Note: Please label your child’s shirt after the first day of camp.
A TYPICAL DAY AT WESTSIDEFUN
9:00 am Attendance & Announcements
9:00 Art Class (with Certified (OCT) Art Teacher)
9:45 Gym Class ((with Certified (OCT) HPE Teacher)
10:30 Snack
10:45 Music Class (with Certified (OCT) Music Teacher)
11:15 Free Play (playground, reading, gym, etc.)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Field Games (soccer, flag rugby, ultimate Frisbee, etc.)
1:45 Drama Games or Arts
2:30 Snack
2:45 Water Play
3:30 Lost and Found, Announcements, Reminders
3:45 Playground Play and Pick Up
END OF WEEK PERFORMANCE
There will be a musical performance each Friday at 11:15am for parents and guests.
HIGH PARK DAYS
Campers in Grade 4 and up will have a chance to spend a day at High Park. Here they will take place in Outdoor Educational Activities and swim at High Park Pool. They will travel by TTC to High park and back with their counselors and head staff member.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email [email protected] with any inquiry or to set up an appointment by
phone.